Classical Studies 1000 Lecture Notes - Crisis Of The Third Century, Chariot Racing, Septimius Severus

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 1000
• Professor: Tom Haffie

Document Summary

Largest circus in rome and one of the oldest structures. Was the largest structure, bigger than the coliseum etc. Different from greek chariot racing> had seating, and a spine in the middle to separate horses, turning post. Spine is either a trench of water, or statues. Turning posts> three pillars with eggs on top (?) When it wasn"t being used for races it could be used for other things> gladiator animal hunts etc. 7 laps to every race, 7 eggs, would remove an egg when a lap was finished. Eggs could be used to count, as well as dolphin statues. Tails up> how many laps are left, tails down> laps done. 4 factions, only businesses that you could rent racers from. Would be pointless to fund a chariot race and not use these factions> no one wants to watch this.